*Regular registration will open October 1st through December 5th and can be done online at [http://www.ala.org/midwinter www.ala.org/midwinter].

*Regular registration will open October 1st through December 5th and can be done online at [http://www.ala.org/midwinter www.ala.org/midwinter].

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*If you have already registered and would like to add an institute or special event, you have two options: (1) '''By phone:''' Call ALA Registration at 1-800-974-3084 and ask to add a workshop to your existing registration.; (2) '''Online:''' Add an event to your existing registration by clicking on [http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=Events&Template=/CFApps/Experient/Redirect.cfm&Meeting=MW09 this link]. Use your log in and password to access your existing Midwinter registration and add events in the “Your Events” section (screen 6). Then simply check out and pay for the events you’ve added.

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*If you have already registered and would like to add an institute or special event, you have two options: (1) '''By phone:''' Call ALA Registration at 1-800-974-3084 and ask to add a workshop to your existing registration.; (2) '''Online:''' Add an event to your existing registration by clicking on [http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=Events&Template=/CFApps/Experient/Redirect.cfm&Meeting=MW09 this link]. Use your <span class="plainlinks">[http://goo.gl/1pWV9<span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">mivo tv</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://goo.gl/Q4IJd<span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">friv</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://goo.gl/fLoMd<span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">facebook</span>] log in and password to access your existing Midwinter registration and add events in the “Your Events” section (screen 6). Then simply check out and pay for the events you’ve added.

*Hotel reservations will open in September for bundled registrants and in October for advance registrants. Please note: individuals will not be able to reserve a hotel room until they have registered for the Midwinter Meeting. This is a different procedure from in the past.

*Hotel reservations will open in September for bundled registrants and in October for advance registrants. Please note: individuals will not be able to reserve a hotel room until they have registered for the Midwinter Meeting. This is a different procedure from in the past.

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==Selected YALSA Events==

==Selected YALSA Events==

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Besides all of its committee, jury, taskforce and board meetings, YALSA will host a full day institute on Friday Jan. 23rd that focuses on serving diverse teens as well as a mixer and tech playground featuring refreshments, prizes and a chance to learn about the latest technologies for teens with hands on demos. Please check back here regularly for more details. To learn more about activities going on beyond YALSA, visit [http://wikis.ala.org/midwinter2009/index.php/Main_Page ALA's Midwinter wiki].

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To register only for the Midwinter Institutes, please fill out the [paper form http://www.ala.org/ala/conferencesevents/upcoming/midwinter/2009/DenverRegistrationForms.pdf] (skip Section I) and either mail or fax it to 800-521-6017 or mail it to: ALA Registration and Housing Headquarters<br>

To register only for the Midwinter Institutes, please fill out the [paper form http://www.ala.org/ala/conferencesevents/upcoming/midwinter/2009/DenverRegistrationForms.pdf] (skip Section I) and either mail or fax it to 800-521-6017 or mail it to: ALA Registration and Housing Headquarters<br>

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'''Friday, January 23'''

'''Friday, January 23'''

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*<b>"Reaching Today's Diverse Teens":</b> There are over 30 million teens in America today and they are the most ethnically diverse generation ever. Are you ready for them? Join us from 9:00 to 4:30 and learn how to identify all of the teens in your service area, as well as learn exciting, interactive and innovative ways to reach this diverse group. Serving recent teen immigrants will also be explored, as will how to maximize your impact by collaborating with youth serving organizations in your community. Presenters include Vicki Emery, Media Coordinator at Lake Braddock Secondary School; Yolonda Cuesta, Consultant for Cuesta Multicultural Consulting; and Jennifer Velasquez, Teen Services Coordinator at San Antonio PL. Lunch provided. Ticketed event. $210 for YALSA members, students and retirees; $250 for ALA members; $300 for nonmembers. Room: Colorado Convention Center, Room 605/607. Code: YA2

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*<b>"Reaching Today's Diverse Teens":</b> There are over 30 million teens in America today and they are the most ethnically diverse generation ever. Are you ready for them? Join us from 9:00 to 4:30 and learn how to identify all of the teens in your service area, as well as learn exciting, interactive and innovative ways to reach this diverse group. Serving recent teen immigrants will also be explored, as will how to maximize <span class="plainlinks">[http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/50_Years_of_Reading_Free<span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">century 21 broker properti jual beli sewa rumah Indonesia</span>] your impact by collaborating with youth serving organizations in your community. Presenters include Osei Baffour, Administrator of Branch Libraries for Fort Worth PL; Vicki Emery, Media Coordinator at Lake Braddock Secondary School; Yolanda Cuesta, Consultant for Cuesta Multicultural Consulting; and Jennifer Velasquez, Teen Services Coordinator at San Antonio PL. Lunch provided. Ticketed event. $210 for YALSA members, students and retirees; $250 for ALA members; $300 for nonmembers. Room: Colorado Convention Center, Room 605/607. Code: YA2

*<b>Happy Hour</b> from 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy drink specials, mingle with other YALSA members, and win cool YALSA swag. Join us at the [http://www.capcitytavern.com/ Cap City Tavern], 1247 Bannock St.

*<b>Happy Hour</b> from 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy drink specials, mingle with other YALSA members, and win cool YALSA swag. Join us at the [http://www.capcitytavern.com/ Cap City Tavern], 1247 Bannock St.

*<b>YALSA Discussion & Interest Group Open House:</b> 4:00 - 5:30: Want to get more involved in YALSA? All of [http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/aboutyalsab/discussion.cfm YALSA's Discussion and Interest Groups] will be at this event. Come learn a little about each and decide which one(s) you'd like to opt into. Room: Colorado Convention Center Room 203

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*<b>YALSA Discussion & Interest Group Open House:</b> 4:00 - 5:30: Want to get more involved in YALSA? All of [http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/aboutyalsab/discussion.cfm YALSA's Discussion and Interest Groups] will be at this event. Come learn a little about each and decide which one(s) you'd like to opt into, or learn how to start a new one. Room: Colorado Convention Center Room 203

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Registration, Travel & Hotel Information

Bundled registration will be open from Sept. 2 thru Sept. 30, 2008 via ALA's Midwinter Registration page. This option is for persons who want to attend both the 2009 Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference. With bundled registration, you can register for both at the same time at one low rate.

Regular registration will open October 1st through December 5th and can be done online at www.ala.org/midwinter.

If you have already registered and would like to add an institute or special event, you have two options: (1) By phone: Call ALA Registration at 1-800-974-3084 and ask to add a workshop to your existing registration.; (2) Online: Add an event to your existing registration by clicking on this link. Use your mivo tvfrivfacebook log in and password to access your existing Midwinter registration and add events in the “Your Events” section (screen 6). Then simply check out and pay for the events you’ve added.

Hotel reservations will open in September for bundled registrants and in October for advance registrants. Please note: individuals will not be able to reserve a hotel room until they have registered for the Midwinter Meeting. This is a different procedure from in the past.

United Airlines is offering special meeting discounts for attendees of ALA conferences. Simply call the United Special Meeting Desk at 800-521-4041 and refer to Meeting ID Number 500CR to receive a 2-10% discount off applicable fares, including First Class. If you purchase your ticket at least 30 days prior to travel, you will receive an additional 5% discount. This special offer applies to travel on domestic segments of all United Airlines, United Express, TED and United code share flights (UA*) operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada. There are no fees to use the 800 number. International attendees will receive a 10% discount off the lowest applicable fare (excluding First Class), or a 15% discount off the fully refundable, unrestricted coach fare when they call their local United Airlines reservation number and refer to meeting ID number 500CR. An additional 5% discount will apply when tickets are purchased at least 60 days in advance of your travel dates. Discounts apply to United and Lufthansa (code share) flights. You can also make your reservation online at www.united.com, using ALA promotion code 500CR (click on "More Search Options" to enter the code).

Local Information

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Selected YALSA Events

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"Reaching Today's Diverse Teens": There are over 30 million teens in America today and they are the most ethnically diverse generation ever. Are you ready for them? Join us from 9:00 to 4:30 and learn how to identify all of the teens in your service area, as well as learn exciting, interactive and innovative ways to reach this diverse group. Serving recent teen immigrants will also be explored, as will how to maximize century 21 broker properti jual beli sewa rumah Indonesia your impact by collaborating with youth serving organizations in your community. Presenters include Osei Baffour, Administrator of Branch Libraries for Fort Worth PL; Vicki Emery, Media Coordinator at Lake Braddock Secondary School; Yolanda Cuesta, Consultant for Cuesta Multicultural Consulting; and Jennifer Velasquez, Teen Services Coordinator at San Antonio PL. Lunch provided. Ticketed event. $210 for YALSA members, students and retirees; $250 for ALA members; $300 for nonmembers. Room: Colorado Convention Center, Room 605/607. Code: YA2

Happy Hour from 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy drink specials, mingle with other YALSA members, and win cool YALSA swag. Join us at the Cap City Tavern, 1247 Bannock St.

YALSA Mixer & Tech Playground: Join YALSA from 8-10PM for a fun evening of mingling with colleagues and sampling new technologies for teen library services. Gain hands-on experience with great tech tools such as micro-blogs, social networking sites, virtual reference, games and more. Receive personal attention from a "tech concierge” and leave with ideas on how everything applies to your own library setting, no matter how small your budget. Refreshments and fun tech prizes available. Ticketed event, $40. Room: Hyatt Regency Denver, Centennial A/B. Code: YA1

Leadership Development Saturday 8AM to 10AM. New and improved! This is a leadership training session for YALSA's Committee, Jury and Taskforce Chairs. All Chairs, with the exception of award & selection committee chairs holding meetings at this time, are expected to attend. Directors on YALSA's Board are also expected to attend. Never been a Chair, but thinking about being one? Come to this event to learn the leadership basics. A continental breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 8:30. Room: Denver Marriott City Center Denver Ballroom

All Committee meeting Saturday 10AM - 12:00 PM. This is a working meeting for all of YALSA's Process Committees, Juries and Taskforces. Not on a commmittee or other member group? Stop on by and learn what it's all about. Individuals who are not serving on a member group, but who want to learn about them are welcome to choose a member group and sit in on their meeting. A continental breakfast will be served from 10:00 to 10:30. Room: Denver Marriott City Center Denver Ballroom

Sunday, January 25

Blogger Meetup 8AM - 10AM - Current YALSA bloggers and those interested in blogging for YALSA are invited to this meet-up to meet each other and brainstorm how to make the YALSA blog even better than it is. Room: Colorado Convention Center Room 405

AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional Committee on Public & School Library Cooperation 8:30AM - 11:00AM at the Westin Tabor Center, room Continental C. This meeting takes place as a part of ALSC's All Committee meeting.

YALSA Discussion & Interest Group Open House: 4:00 - 5:30: Want to get more involved in YALSA? All of YALSA's Discussion and Interest Groups will be at this event. Come learn a little about each and decide which one(s) you'd like to opt into, or learn how to start a new one. Room: Colorado Convention Center Room 203

Monday, January 26

The year's best books & media for teens are announced at the ALA Youth Media Awards Press Conference, from 7:45-9:15 AM (mountain) Monday morning in the Colorado Convention Center's Four Seasons Ballroom. Be there to find out who wins the:

Can't make it? Watch the event live via a webcast from the ALA home page or sign up to receive the list of winners via text messaging. Please check back here in December for details about how to receive the text message.

Joint Youth Division Member Reception from 6:00 to 7:30. Finish your day here, mingle with peers and enjoy light hors d'oevres as well as wine and beer, compliments of the sponsor Hyperion Books for Children. Room: Colorado Convention Center Room 108/110